Kadhalika Neramillai (There’s No Time for Love) tackles the sensitive subject of pregnancy through IVF and sperm donation and single parenting, offering an emotionally resonant story anchored by stellar performances from Nithya Menen and Ravi Mohan . Directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, Kadhalika was released in theaters on January 14 on the occasion of Neramillai Pongal.

Nithya Menen, who is returning to the big screen later His acclaimed role in TiruchitrambalamPuts up a mesmerizing performance.

Nithya’s portrayal is nothing short of a masterclass in restraint and nuance, with her emotions expressed through poignant silences rather than direct theatrics. It’s a delicate balance – not too fast and not too slow – that makes your heart hurt a little. And it’s not easy to pull off!

For example, a particularly striking moment in Kadhalika Neramillai occurs when Shreya (Nithya) sees Siddharth (Ravi Mohan) sharing an intimate moment with his ex-girlfriend, Nirupama (TJ Bhanu). Instead of reacting with confrontation or frustration, she walks away quietly with grace and self-respect. She prefers to sit quietly in the back seat of her car, leaving the front seat for the other woman – even amid the discomfort of a love triangle, this is a subtle but powerful move.

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This restrained elegance defines Nitya’s performance, making it a thought-provoking performance that stays in your heart long after the credits roll.

Shreya is cheated by her fiance and her marriage gets cancelled. However, more depth is needed to highlight her suffering and how she overcomes this terrible feeling. The grief and unbearable feeling of betrayal that comes with infidelity felt a little jarring.

Frustrated with men, Shreya chose to become a single mother through IVF. Predictably, the donor sperm turns out to be Siddharth, setting the stage for an interesting twist.

Ravi Mohan Siddharth Is a staunch climate advocate who opposes marriage and parenthood, believing that the future world is unsuitable for children due to climate change. This conviction leads to a breakup with his girlfriend, but the breakup scene seems overly dramatic. An orderly sequence could have had a greater impact.

Siddharth is so firm in his values ​​on climate change that he picks up stray plastic bottles to dispose of them and adopts eco-friendly practices at work despite resistance. He simply does not want to have children and advises his friends not to have children as well, because he believes that the world will not be a good place to live in in the future due to climate change.

It is not at all convincing why such a man – who has set principles in life – would donate his sperm to a sperm bank. This decision of the script seemed quite contradictory.

Shreya and Siddharth meet briefly in Bengaluru, where sparks fly but nothing results. Eight years later, the film moves forward. Shreya is now a single mother of 8 year old son Parthiv. Siddharth moves to the same apartment complex and joins Shreyas in his office. Very convenient, isn’t it?

The conversation between Siddharth and his biological son Parthiv (though he is unaware) is charming and heart-touching. Siddharth grows fond of the boy and the story unfolds as he and Shreya face ups and downs in their relationship.

Yogi Babu delivers the laugh-out-loud moments with impeccable timing, while Vinothini Vaidyanathan shines as Shreyas’s big emotional anchor. AR Rahman’s track Yennai Izhukkuthadi completely immersed the audience in the theater under its spell.

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Kadhalika Neramillai translates to ‘There is no time for love’, but ironically, you may feel like you have all the time in the world because your eyes are glued to the screen.